Took a lot of thinking because I have a lot of "nice" very accurate .22s...so I had to ask myself what I actually use .22s for.

#1 is an understudy for a similar big bore.

#2 is training others to shoot.

#3 is a light weight trail gun when fishing, camping, woods walking and boating.

So since my "if you can only have one gun" choice was a 1911 in .38 Super, then my one .22 would have to be a 1911 .22.... Would take either a 1970s vintage Colt ACE or one of the all aluminum Kimber Target .22s. Love the workmanship of the ACE I have and it is just as accurate as the Kimber. That said the all aluminum Kimber is VERY accurate and easier for a beginner shooter to handle... Also since it isn't prone to rust would make a better trail gun and around water...

That said, IF I was able to cheat and have a .22 Conversion Unit for the 1911 then I would go with a S&W 63. I have one with a fitted .22 Magnum cylinder so it will shoot everything from Shorts to Magnums...

Bob


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